BIOL 250 - Tropical Ecology of the Bahamas

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Introduces students to the study and general principles of ecology - specifically those pertaining to the tropical ecology of island ecosystems - using the scientific method. Course topics emphasize terrestrial and marine ecology of island ecosystems, biodiversity, food webs, natural history, conservation biology, ecotourism, and field research techniques. Students travel to the Bahamas and participate in hands-on field study. Their studies are supplemented through online coursework designed to educate them further on both ecological theory and the island ecosystems visited. This course is designed for Biology majors, but is open to all students of all majors. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher; or permission of the Instructor.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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